Stone bench or settee



Nov. 8, 1932. H,, THELEN 1,836,983

STONE BENCH OR SETTEE Filed Dec. 24, 1951 2 Sheets-Shem 1 A Home y Nov. 8, 1932. H. THELEN 1,886,988

STONE BENCH OR SETTEE' Filed Dec. 24, 1931 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Inventor Hume/us 7715mm /2/ A llorney Patented Nov. 8, 1932 UNITED STATES.

HILARIUS THELEN, OI MASPETH, NEW YORK STONE BENCH 0R 'SETTEE Application filed. December 24, 1931. Serial 'No. 583,112.-

This invention relates to improvements in artificial stone benches or settees.

One of the features of the invention resides in a bench or settee constructed of cement or other art stone for outdoor use,

which is cast in two sections, namely a leg section or base, and a seat section. Heretofore, art stone benches or settees have been constructed but due to the casting of the legs separate of each other, the same when exposed to the elements tend to fall apart and.

unless securely anchored to the ground, the

same are likely to collapse or tip over, caus ing in ury to anyone seated thereon at the time.

Another feature of the invention is to provide an artificial stone bench or settee constructed of a leg or base section, and a seat section which facilitates the easy handling of the article in shipment and which may be set up for use by one unskilled in the art.

A further object is the provision of a cement bench or settee which is simple and inexpensive of construction, and which will.

withstand the effects of the elements without becoming weakened due to exposure and contraction caused by heat and cold. Furthermore, the article will Withstand the strain caused by the disturbance of the ground on which it rests due to frost.

With these and other objects in view, the invention resides in the certain novel construction, combination and arrangement of parts, the essential features of which are hereinafter fully described, are particularly pointed out in the appended claim, and are illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which:

Figure 1 is a perspective view of my improved bench or settee set up for use.

Figure 2 is a perspective view of the bench or leg section.

Figure 3 is a vertical transverse sectional view on the line 3-3'of Figure 1.

Figure 4 is a fragmentary vertical longitudinal sectional view on the line 4-4 of Figure 8.

Figure 5 is a perspective view of a modified form of my invention.

Figure 6 is a similar View but showing the seat and base sections in separated position.

Figure 7 is a vertical transverse sectional View on the line 7 7 of Figure 5.

Referring to the drawings by reference characters, the numeral 10 designates my improved art stone bench or settee in its entirety which includes abase section 11, and a seat section 12.

The base section 11 is cast as a single unit, and may be constructed of cement or other art stone composition duly reinforced but not so shown in the drawings. The base section 11 comprises a pair of spaced legs -12"-12 which extend forwardly of a rear connecting or bridge piece 13 which structure in plan is substantially U-shaped. ,Extending forwardly from the bridge piece 13 is a horizontal flange 14, the top of the same being. disposed on the same plane as the top of the legs 12. Spaced dowel openings 15 openthrough the top face of the leg 12 for a purpose to be hereinafter explained. The seat section 12 is also constructed of a cementitious or art stone composition, and comprises a flat slab 16 of a width approximating, or a little wider than the length of the legs 12. The underside of the slab 16 adjacent opposite ends thereof is provided with dowel openings 17 which register with the dowel openings 15 in the legs to receive dowel pins 18 which serve to provide a bond between the seat section and the leg or base section. The flange 14 of the base section coacts with the tops of the legs 12 to sup port the seat section in a horizontal position as best seen in Figure 3 of the drawings.

In both forms of my invention, I have provided a back rest 19, and in the form shown in Figures 1 to 4, inclusive, the said back rest is formed integral with the base or leg section, and rises upwardly from the bridge piece 13. In the form shown in Fig- .ures 5 to 7 inclusive, the back rest 19 is formed integral with the slab 16 of the seat section 12." However in both forms, the settee is constructed of two sections and it is optional as to whether the back rest 19 is cast integral with the base or leg section or with the seat section. By casting the legs 12 in an integral unit or structure, the same are always maintained at the proper spaced distance, and one leg cannot sink or rise with respect to the other leg. Thus it will be seen that when the settee or bench is placed out into the open on the ground, there can be no strain between the legs in the event that the ground is uneven or that the ground is disturbed due to frost. Furthermore, the base section provides a safe and steady support for the seat section which avoids accidental forward or rearward tipping of the" article when in use. Also by casting the bench or settee in two sections, the sections may be separated for easy handling during shipment and readily assembled by one unskilled in the art, as it is only necessary to insert the dowel pins in the proper openings or recesses provided therefor.

While I have shown and described What I deem to be the most desirable embodiment of my invention, I wish it to be understood that certain changes as come within the scope of the appended claim may be resorted to if desired.

Having thus described the invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is 2-- A bench or settee comprising a base section, and a seat section both cast of art stone, said base section including a pair of spaced legs and a bridge piece connecting said legs' and integral therewith, a horizontal flange extending from said bridge piece between said legs, the top of which is disposed on the same plane as the top of said legs, said seat section resting upon said legs and said flange, and a dowel connection between said legs and said seat section.

In testimony whereof I affix my signature.

HILARIUS THELEN. 

